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Javelin or Spear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a javelin or spear with a metal point and handle. The metal point is long and thin, tapering to a sharp point at the top. The metal handle is long and cylindrical with diagonal lines. The handle has a small metal band at the top and bottom. The bottom of the handle is wood. The background is a plain gray color. The javelin or spear is by the artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
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